Soul of Armenia
23 reviews
September 26
Recently, we used the services of the Soul of Armenia travel agency to go on a tour to the Ijevan Mountains. It was an unforgettable experience! We were amazed by the incredible beauty of nature: mountain peaks, picturesque landscapes, clean air. Every day was filled with new experiences.
I would especially like to mention our guide, Mikaela. He is a true professional in his field! His knowledge of the history and culture of Armenia, as well as his ability to tell fascinating stories, made each excursion incredibly interesting. Mikael not only showed us the main sights, but also discovered for us the hidden corners of the Ijevan Mountains, which will not be told in the guidebooks.
We were on top, both literally and figuratively! The tour was organized at the highest level, and everything went flawlessly. We recommend Soul of Armenia to everyone who wants to know the real soul of Armenia and experience unforgettable moments!
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November 6
For the second year I have been traveling in Armenia with Mikael and for the second year I have been leaving my heart in this wonderful country. So much beauty, interesting stories, memorable places, delicious food, sincere people can be found only in Armenia! Every time I go on a tour, I think that there is nowhere more beautiful and every time Mikael proves the opposite. Sometimes, I can't believe that I see all this with my own eyes, it's not a picture from the Internet or a frame from a movie. Mikael is not only a wonderful guide, but also a wonderful person with a very big and kind heart. I love Armenia and really want it to bloom and delight us with its incredible beauties for a long time! Thank you for everything, Soul of Armenia🤗I will definitely be back.
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August 20
I want to say a big thank you 🙌🏼To Mikael for the guided tour of Yerevan (alas, only the city center was able to plan this trip). I would like to note a very responsible, involved approach to planning our tour, and even an original one: I was pleasantly surprised by a surprise in the form of ice cream with a candle at the meeting (it was my birthday) :))
The tour itself was very interesting, I did not notice how 3 hours flew by!!!🤓😱
I know that Mikael has a lot of tours in Armenia with unrealistically beautiful and authentic places - I highly recommend it!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
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June 6
We were on a tour of Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank with guide Mikael 05/25.24. We really liked everything, in addition to the main route, the guide showed us several interesting places along the way, such as the village of storks; a place where under a huge mulberry tree locals bake delicious pies stuffed with many herbs and make great cheese. In the village of Areni, hospitable residents treated us to a variety of homemade drinks and we couldn't resist buying a magnificent pomegranate wine. Mikael talked about everything in an interesting and not trivial way: about the history of Armenia, traditions, we were in this country for the first time and we were interested in everything. Mikael is a very intelligent young man, he answered any of our questions, had an interesting conversation, it was very comfortable with him, he also advised us an excellent restaurant in Yerevan - Yerevan Tavern and recommended delicious dishes to us, we took his advice - the restaurant was wonderful! Very hospitable, kind people live in Armenia, and we wish prosperity to this country.
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August 11
Heartfelt thanks to Mikael for three bright days in sunny Armenia.
On the first day we got to know Yerevan, remembered the great musicians, learned about the kings and could not resist the fantastic desserts in one of the restaurants.
On the second tour, we plunged into the depths of centuries and the coolness of Lake Sevan. It seemed to us that we saw almost everything and doubted about the third longest trip, but it exceeded all our expectations. The views that opened up in front of us were simply breathtaking; the power and wisdom of the ancient monasteries were felt in the heart, and the "Symphony of Stones" sounded not only in the gorge of the same name, but also in many other places!
I would like to note Mikael's very comfortable driving style, which is especially important on the mountain serpentine, as well as a competent level in every sense!
Take trekking shoes with you on mountain excursions! Just keep in mind that you will want to "eat" these species with your eyes and you can forget about smartphones)).
From the bottom of my heart, we recommend it!
Good luck and prosperity to Mikael and all friendly and Sunny Armenia.
There are springs in the winding valleys
Garnets are poured in rubies…
Wine in glasses with a tart aroma
The sadness of centuries over the snowy Ararat…
The ancient temple as a watchman over Sevan…
The symphony of stones sounds like an organ.
The melody of the Caucasian tune
Carries away to the mountains with Tatev's Wings…
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July 24
Mikael is a wonderful and patient guide, and I am extremely grateful to him for showing the beauty of Armenia and the unusual churches. There was also a comfortable minibus for 6 people and a reasonable price.
In general, it was a fairy tale, not a trip!
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October 28
I would like to express my gratitude to the Soul of Armenia company for unforgettable excursions in beautiful Armenia! And especially to Mikael, the incredible guide!
Our whole company was delighted! We saw so many beautiful and fascinating places, learned so many interesting things! We will definitely come back🤩
Thank you very much!
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August 13
We were on vacation in Armenia for 4 full days and one of them was checked out on an excursion together with the guide Mikael!
Our morning began with breakfast in a beautiful area of Yerevan, where Mikael brought us.
Next, we moved from point to point in a comfortable car provided with water.
The locations are very beautiful, the stories about the places and the city are interesting (it happened that I slept on the way, but it turned out everything remained in my subconscious)
A separate plus for videos and photos from the drone!
The recommendation is unequivocal!
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August 29
Mikael gave us a walking tour of Yerevan in the evening. We were delighted. Mikael took a tour of all corners of Yerevan, told a lot of interesting facts, showed unusual places
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June 19
In early June, while vacationing in Tsakhkadzor, we visited the sights of Armenia.
Our wonderful guide was Mikael, whom we decided to contact based on the recommendations of colleagues, as well as after studying the reviews of other tourists. And indeed, Mikael is a guide who knows the history of his country very well, an excellent driver and a very pleasant person, attentive and responsive.
We visited amazing places: the pagan temple of Garni, built in the I century; the gorge of the Azat River with a Symphony of stones; the Geghard cave monastery, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Lake Sevan, where the Sevanavank monastery is located.
Throughout the journey, Mikael talked about the history of Armenia, about the places we visited, gave us time to explore them and offered the best camera angles.
Mikael, thank you very much! The trip left an indelible impression! We will definitely recommend you to all our friends who will plan a trip to Armenia! Well, we will certainly contact you when we arrive again :)
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June 27
Mikael, thank you so much for our 2-day tour. I remember him every day. It was easy and informative for us with you. Special thanks for the individual approach, the ability to hear, for delicious dinners and an overnight stay in an amazing place. Armenia is in my heart forever =).
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August 14
Thank you very much for organizing the day trip. Information on all our questions was patiently provided (there were a lot of questions).
We were taken to the winery, where we were fed and watered heartily. Mikael had a great tour of the beautiful and wonderful places. We remained very satisfied
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August 29
Mikael organized tours and excursions for us several times. And every time it was well organized, very interesting and, indeed, with a soul! We recommend it to all our friends who come to see Armenia
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June 30
We took a tour of Garni – Symphony of Stones – Temple in a cave. We really liked it, the guide told us very interesting things and gave us time to walk around and explore the sights ourselves. The next time we come to Armenia, we will 100% take a different direction from Mikael.
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August 2
We took a tour of Garni-Geghard-Khor Virap, we really liked the tour, Mikael is a very pleasant narrator and driver, and as a person he is wonderful :) I definitely recommend it
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June 9
Amazing tours, amazing Mikael - very delicate, well-mannered, knowledge of history and wonderful presentation of information at the highest level, and it is important to take care of the guests! I highly recommend it if I come back, on trips only with him.
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November 25
Mikael, and only him!
Every time I fly from Armenia, I understand "The distance that I fly in 3 hours from Yerevan to Moscow, my heart goes on foot for a long time."
But let's start with what do you want?!Just visit as many iconic places as possible and cheaper, put "✔️" that were in Armenia and forget about it - this is definitely not for Mikael.
But if you want to fall in love, return and, while on vacation in Armenia, already think "When is the next vacation, do I want to come back here?", then this is definitely only for Mikael. A professional.
I am happy that it was he who revealed to me the atmospheric, inexplicable Armenia, about which, before my first trip in May 2023, I knew only Armenian cognac and Mount Ararat.
Mikael speaks with great love, inspiration and dignity, fascinatingly about his country, its customs and sights, patiently and in detail answers any questions. A very versatile guide with knowledge of history, erudite and intelligent, polite, with an amazing sense of humor, very attentive to details. And he has some kind of magical quality to feel the moment, the mood, the desire (or unwillingness) of tourists. And as a magician, he will turn on exactly the right music, or offer wine / cognac, or shut up, or say what you wanted to hear right now.
And how he drives a car...Extra class!
The best places and locations (and not only the most famous ones), aesthetic pleasure, mind-blowing photos and videos, delicious food for every taste and a constant desire to return to Armenia - all this you will get with Mikael.
And how much patience he has is still a mystery to me!
How on a previous trip he helped us solve the problem with a non-working card and where to get the money is a separate story.
I recommend Mikael without a doubt!
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October 3
Thanks to Mikael for organizing our tour! Very attentive and caring attitude, everything is clear and tailored to the request!
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February 22, 2023
We were on an excursion with Armen. I liked the guide very much - it's nice to listen to a competent calm speech. As it turned out, Armen is a philologist, and from the first minutes of the journey he was very enthusiastic and knowledgably told us about the origin of the Armenian language and writing. We heard many things for the first time and never stopped being surprised. It was very interesting.
The first stop was an observation deck overlooking Ararat.
Then we briefly stopped at the Azat reservoir. As we drove, the view of the mountain peaks was replaced by completely Martian landscapes.
The Azat reservoir is a quiet and peaceful place, nature in all its glory, the photos turned out wonderful!
Then we went to the Garni Temple - a must-visit place! Not only the temple is beautiful, but also the nature around it. I wanted to take my time and stay there longer. But it was necessary to move on.
Next to the temple there is a Stone Symphony - it's just a masterpiece created by nature, the place is incredibly impressive! We took a bunch of photos, but they certainly don't convey the beauty of this place.
After that, we went to Geghard, a beautiful monastery with a rich history and strong energy. It was a pity, it was crowded, and there was not enough time for a walk.
By this time we were hungry, and the guide took us to a place near Lake Sevan, from which we all were completely delighted!
Thanks to Armen for good driving, for the love for his country, respect for its centuries-old history, pride for
his people, he told us about Armenia, and for fulfilling our wishes, too, thanks).
The tour was in a comfortable and safe car.
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February 9, 2023
A beautiful country, beautiful Yerevan, incredible Etchmiadzin and the best Guide, Mikael.We highly recommend this campaign and specifically Mikael.Educated, intelligent, with a great sense of humor, attentive to any of our whims and desires.We came up with a route, and Mikael brought it to life.You will be satisfied with every minute of the tour!!!
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February 22, 2023
We went on an excursion with Armen, we liked everything very much. Armen talks very interestingly about Armenia, it is clear that he loves his country very much. I liked that Armen didn't rush us, gave us time to enjoy the place. I liked the way Armen delivers information in a measured manner, it is always interesting and has to do with the place we are in and what we see around us, so it is perfectly absorbed and the head does not boil from an overabundance of it)) (as I used to do on excursions). Mom has discovered a lot of new things about Armenia, she will study many things herself now, thank you and Armen in particular!
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June 23
A wonderful guide, Mikael, conducted a tour for my parents. I recommend it to everyone.
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February 2, 2023
Visit historical sites with Mikael and Armenia will open up to you with new colors)
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